Who runs Al Falah University, where doctors linked to the Delhi Red Fort blast worked? india news

Last updated:November 12, 2025, 12:36 IST

Faridabad’s Al Falah University has come under the scanner after several doctors involved in the investigation of the Delhi Red Fort blast were found to be linked to it.

two days later Deadly explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort metro station In which at least 12 people died, investigators have focused their attention on Al Falah University In Faridabad district of Haryana. Many of the accused in the case, including doctors and academics, were either alumni or employees of the institute, who are now being investigated for possible links. extensive terrorist network,

The suspected suicide bomber, Dr. Umar Nabi, was an assistant professor at the university’s medical college. Two others, Dr. Muzzamil Shakeel and Dr Shaheen ShahidArrested with arms, ammunition and explosive materials, also worked in the university.

According to investigators, the investigation has now expanded to probe whether laboratories or medical infrastructure on the university campus were misused to assemble improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Police have so far seized about 2,900 kg of explosive making material, several weapons and communication equipment, which are believed to have been used by the suspects.

Who runs Al Falah University?

Located only 30 kilometers from Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi, Al Falah University is managed by the Al Falah Charitable Trust, registered at Jamia Nagar, Okhla, New Delhi.

Beyond higher education, the Trust, established in 1995, runs initiatives such as Falah Water Aid, Falah Food Aid and Falah Winter Aid, along with a group of institutions in Agnon, Nuh District, including Sharikah Public School, Sharikah Islamic School, Sharikah Orphan Care Center and Madrasah Darul Falah.

fast growing institute

Al Falah Medical College, now at the center of the investigation, functions under the Dhauj campus of Al Falah University in Faridabad. Spread over 70 acres, this university was started in 1997 as an engineering college. In 2013, Al-Falah Engineering College received ‘A’ category accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) of the University Grants Commission. In 2014, the Government of Haryana granted it university status.

The medical college added an MBBS course in 2019, followed by a postgraduate course in 2023.

Al Falah also has a small hospital with 650 beds, where doctors treat patients free of charge. according to Indian ExpressThe campus holds five batches of MBBS courses daily, each with 150 to 200 students. The current Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Bhupinder Kaur Anand, also serves as the Principal of the Medical College. The current Registrar of Al-Falah University is Professor (Dr) Mohammad Parvez.

The Man at the Hell

The Chancellor of Al Falah University is Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui. His LinkedIn profile lists him as the Managing Trustee of Al-Falah Charitable Trust since 1995, Chancellor of Al-Falah University, Faridabad since 2014, and Managing Director of Al-Falah Investments Limited since 1996.

He is also a director in several other companies registered in the mid-1990s, including Al-Falah Education Service LLP, Al-Falah Software Pvt Ltd, Al-Falah Consultancy Services Pvt Ltd, Al-Falah Exports Ltd, Tarbiya Education Foundation and Al-Falah Energies Ltd.

A report published in Milli Gazette Siddiqui’s arrest in 2000 was noted in the financial irregularities case involving Al-Falah Investments Private Limited.

increasing anxiety among students

Students of Al Falah Medical College told Indian Express The accused doctors had little interaction with him, but his arrest has raised concerns about the reputation of the college.

“He was a JR doctor in the emergency wing, so never came to teach us. We came to know about him only after hearing the news of his arrest,” said a third-year MBBS student, referring to Dr Muzammil Ganai, who was arrested by Jammu and Kashmir Police for his involvement in an international terror module.

Another student said that the suspected suicide bomber, Dr. Omar Un Nabi, had taught a class about ten days before the blast. “As a teacher, he was fine but mostly kept to himself,” said the 22-year-old. The first woman doctor arrested, Dr Shaheen Shahid, was described as “professional and regular in lectures”.

Students said police have since conducted several searches at the 500-room hostel, where both students and teachers live. “They checked all the rooms, including Dr. Omar’s,” a student told the newspaper.

Many students now fear that the investigation could affect their job prospects. “There are no renowned doctors in this hospital. And after these arrests, who will hire us?” A student said, he paid around Rs 1 crore for the five-year MBBS programme, besides paying Rs 3 lakh annually for hostel rent.

The university responded to the allegations

As the scope of investigation increased, the university administration issued an official statement On Wednesday it rejected allegations of any institutional collusion and clarified its position on the arrests.

In a public statement issued by Vice-Chancellor Prof (Dr) Bhupinder Kaur Anand, the university said it was “deeply saddened and distressed by the unfortunate events” and expressed its condolences to “all the innocent people affected by these tragic events”.

The university confirmed that two of its doctors have been detained by investigating agencies, but added that they “have no connection with the said persons other than working in their official capacities.”

Expressing concern over “baseless and misleading stories” circulating online, the university said such reports appear to be made with “a clear intention to malign the reputation and goodwill of the university”. It “strongly condemned and categorically denied all such false and defamatory allegations.”

The statement further clarified that “no such chemical or material, as is being alleged by some platforms, is being used, stored or handled within the university campus.” It added that all laboratories were used “solely and exclusively for the educational and training needs of MBBS students and other authorized courses.”

“All laboratory activities are carried out in strict adherence to the established safety protocols, statutory norms and ethical standards mandated by the regulatory authorities,” the university said.

The university urged “all organizations and individuals to act responsibly and verify facts through official channels before making or sharing any statements regarding the university.”

Al Falah University reaffirmed “its unwavering commitment to the unity, peace and security of our country”, saying it was fully cooperating with the investigating authorities to “enable them to reach a logical, fair and decisive decision in a matter related to national security.”

The statement appealed for normalcy on campus, concluding: “Our students are sincerely engaged in pursuing their education, and it is imperative that every possible effort be made to ensure that their education continues in an atmosphere of peace, normalcy, and academic discipline.”

Delhi blast

A high intensity explosion occurred on Monday evening car loaded with explosives Near Delhi’s Red Fort metro station, 12 people were killed and several others were injured. Pulwama-based Dr Mohammad Omar Nabi, who was suspected of driving the Hyundai i20, was an assistant professor at Al-Falah University.

The blast came hours after the arrest of eight people, including three doctors associated with the university, and the seizure of 2,900 kg of explosives from what police described as a “white-collar terror module” spread across Kashmir, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind.

read more